Theology in Particular

In Episode 115 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery joins me to discuss a piece written in the patristic era by Irenaeus of Lyons entitled, On The Apostolic Preaching, or Demonstration Of The Apostolic Preaching. Dr. Montgomery has been kind enough to record a series of episodes with me on the patristic era (see episodes 97 & 105). The others are big-picture overviews of the patristic era. This one is different as we focus on one man and one of his works. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected] Recommended Resources: The Story of Creeds and Confessions, by Donald Fairbairn and Ryan Reeves On The Apostolic Preaching, by Irenaeus of Lyons Against Heresies, by Irenaeus of Lyons Irenaeus: Essential Readings LibriVox: Free Public Domain Audio Books

In Episode 114 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Ryan Davidson joins me to discuss a letter written by John Chrysostom to a young widow in the late fourth century AD. Our conversation is focused on the pastoral care that is exhibited by Chrysostom in this beautiful letter. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected] Recommended Resources: Letter To A Young Widow, by John Chrysostom (a web search will produce free versions)

In Episode 113 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Daniel Scheiderer returns to make a case for Amillennialism. It was in episode 80 that Dr. Scheiderer provided us with an overview of the various eschatological positions on the millennium. Here he presents two arguments against mellennarianism in its various forms and five arguments for the Amillennial position. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected] Recommended Resources: A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times, by Kim Riddlebarger On The End Of The World And On Hell – Theological Commonplaces, Vol. 32-33, Pages 129-36, by Johann Gerhard, Institutes Of Elenctic Theology, Section 20.3, by Francis Turretin.

In Episode 112 of Theology In Particular, Professor Charles Rennie returns to continue our series on the Medieval Era of church history. In this episode we give special attention to the Christian Mysticism which was so previlent in those days. I hope enjoy this conversation and are edified. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]

In Episode 111 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss the message he delivered at the 2023/24 IRBS convocation entitled, A School Of The Prophets. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]

In Episode 110 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan returns to talk again about Galatians 5:16-26 and Paul's commands to "walk by the Spirit". In part one, we focused on the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). In part two, we focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26). Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]

In Episode 109 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about Galatians 5:16-26 and Paul's commands to "walk by the Spirit". We ended up devoting two episodes to this subject. In part one, we focus on the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). In part two, we focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26). Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]

In Episode 107 of Theology In Particular, I'm joined by Dr. Tom Hicks to discuss the doctrine of justification. Martin Luther famously said, "if this article stands, the church stands; if this article collapses, the church collapses." And sadly, this article has often been challenged and distorted in the history of the church even up to this present day. Here you will find a brief but clear articulation and defense of this biblical doctrine which is central to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Recommended Resources: The Doctrine of Justification: An Outline of its History in the Church; And of Its Exposition From Scripture, by James Buchanan The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls: Justification in Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Pastoral Perspective, edited by Matthew Barrett Justification (New Studies in Dogmatics), by Michael Horton Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

In Episode 106 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jeffery Riddle returns to talk about the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In our conversation, we address questions about the authorship, audience, date of composition, Canonical order, and the number of the Gospels. I think our listeners will find this conversation interesting and encouraging. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]

In Episode 105 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery returns to continue our series on the Patristic Era. In episode 97, Dr. Montgomery provided us with an introduction to this important era in church history. In this episode, he draws attention to the impulse of the early church to formulate creeds and explains where this impulse comes from. The listener should know that Dr. Montgomery and I have decided to use a book entitled, The Story of Creeds and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith, as a kind of outline for this series. Recommended Resources: Book: The Story of Creeds and Confessions, by Donald Fairbairn and Ryan Reeves Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]

In Episode 103 of Theology In Particular, I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Richard Barcellos about the threefold division of the law of Moses. Recommended Resources: Book: "From The Finger Of God", by Philip Ross Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]

In Episode 102 of Theology In Particular, I'm joined by Dr. Ian Fuller to talk about the course he teaches at IRBS: Apologetics in Pastoral Ministry – Science and the Bible. Recommended Resources: Dr. Jeffrey Riddle's academia.edu page: https://pvcc.academia.edu/JeffreyRiddle Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]

In Episode 101 of Theology In Particular, I'm joined by Dr. Jeffery Riddle to discuss the discipline of textual criticism. This is a fascinating field of study which had undergone some significant changes in the last 100 years. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]

In Episode 100 of Theology In Particular, Professor Charles Rennie provides us with a sweeping overview of the Medieval Era. I think our listeners will find this conversation to be very interesting. Recommended Resources: The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade, by Susan Bauer 2,000 Years of Christ's Power Vol. 2: The Middle Ages, by Nick Needham Introduction to Medieval Theology, by Rik Van Nieuwenhove St. Bonaventure's on the Reduction of the Arts to Theology, by St. Bonaventure Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]

In Episode 99 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Timothy Decker joins me to discuss the proper interpretation of the book of Revelation. I'd like to encourage the listener to stick with us through the early technical talk. This conversation gets clearer and evermore practical as it progresses. Recommended Resources: The Book of Revelation (The New International Greek Testament Commentary), by G. K. Beale Revelation: A Shorter Commentary, by G. K. Beale and David Campbell Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]

In Episode 98 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of speaking with Professor Ryan Davidson leading a congregation through a process of reform. He shares his experience and offers some advice to both ministers and members of reforming churches. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected]

In Episode 97 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Jason Montgomery about the Patristic Era. This episode is introductory. Our plan is to return to this era in future episodes to focus on the particulars. When all is said and done (and it may take a while), our hope is to have a nice little series archived on this important period in church history. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected]

In Episode 96 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the third in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this episode, we discuss the practice of associationalism with the help of the Second London Confession of Faith 26.15. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected]

In Episode 95 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the second in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this episode, Dr. Renihan makes an argument for associationalsim from the Scriptures. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected]

In Episode 94 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the first in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this first episode, we define associationalism with the help of the Second London Confession of Faith 26.14. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected]

In Episode 93 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of interviewing Dr. James Renihan on the subject of religious liberty and the role that Baptists played in the development of this idea. We hope that this episode will be of some help to our listeners as they wrestle with questions related to the relationship between church and state. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected] Recommended Resources: Journal Article: William G. McLoughlin, Isaac Backus and the Separation of Church and State in America Book: William G. McLoughlin, The Diary of Isaac Backus, 3 Volumes Book: William G. McLoughlin, Soul Liberty: The Baptists Struggle in New England, 1630-1833

In Episode 92 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan recommended books on a variety of subjects. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]

In episode 91 of Theology In Particular I'm joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a little phrase found in chapter 1 paragraph 5 of our confession: "the scope of the whole (which is to give all glory to God)". In context, the scope of Scripture is presented as a property of Scripture, but this principle also has implications for the interpretation of Scripture, or hermeneutics. That is where we go with our conversation, ultimately. We hope you enjoy and are edified somehow. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

In episode 90 of Theology In Particular I'm joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a little phrase found in chapter 29 paragraph 4 of our confession: "Immersion, or dipping of the person in water, is necessary to the due administration of this ordinance." The question is, what is meant by "due". Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

In episode 89 of Theology In Particular I'm joined by Dr. James Dolezal to discuss the doctrine of angels. Dr. Dolezal will be teaching a course on this subject at IRBS April 27-29, 2023. If you are interested in taking this course in person or via live stream, please contact Kristen Wood at [email protected]. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

In episode 86 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos walks us through the Second London Confession of Faith (7.2, 7.3, 8.6, and 20.1) demonstrating that it posits the Messianic interpretation of Genesis 3:15. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

In episode 85 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos walks us through some key Old and New Testament texts to demonstrate that Genesis 3:15 is to be interpreted as a promise concerning the Messiah. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

In episode 84 of Theology In Particular, I continue my conversation with Dr. Richard Barcellos about the first announcement of the gospel as recorded in Genesis 3:15. Here we begin to look at the evidence for the Messianic interpretation. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

In episode 83 of Theology In Particular, I continue my conversation with Dr. Richard Barcellos concerning Genesis 3:15. We continue to ask the question, is it about the Messiah?, as we consider the text in its immediate, book, authorial, testamental, and canonical context. We see this as an important and impactful topic. Lord willing, this will be the second in a series of five episodes. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbssseminary.org

In episode 82 of Theology In Particular, I speak with Dr. Richard Barcellos about Genesis 3:15. Is it about the Messiah? In other words, is it in fact the first proclamation of the gospel? We believe it is. Our confession says so. We see this as an important and impactful topic. Lord willing, this will be the first in a series of five episodes, therefore. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

In episode 81 of Theology In Particular, Professor Ryan Davidson and I chat about anxiety. What is anxiety? Is it always sinful? What makes it sinful? What are the solutions? I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope it is encouraging to you in some way. Ryan Davidson serves as Pastor of Grace Baptist Chapel in Hampton, VA, and Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology at IRBS. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: Thinking Through Anxiety, J. Ryan Davidson Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest, Edward T. Welch The Happy Christian: Ten Ways to Be a Joyful Believer in a Gloomy World, David Murray

In episode 80 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Daniel Scheiderer about eschatology. Dr. Scheiderer is an Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology at IRBS and Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Chambersburg, PA. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times, by Kim Riddlebarger Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation, by Dennis Johnson

In episode 79 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of interviewing Dr. John Fesko. Dr. Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson Mississippi, and a friend of IRBS. In this episode, we discuss apologetics in general, and the contrast between "classical" and "presuppositional" apologetics in particular. Much of this conversation is drawn from his book, Reforming Apologetics, Retrieving the Classic Reformed Approach to Defending the Faith – a must-read for those interested in this subject. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Dr. Fesko's Book, Reforming Apologetics: rts.edu/resources/reforming-apologetics/ If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected]

In this episode, Dr. Renihan sits down with three Reformed Baptists from Poland attending an IRBS course in the UK. They discuss the state of religion in Poland, the faltering position of the Roman Catholic church, and how their churches seek to reach Poland with the gospel and build themselves up, both biblically and confessionally, in light of these things.

In this podcast Dr. Renihan records a conversation from a conference in England with three brothers involved in IRBS UK. They discuss the conference lectures and some questions raised by how Christology is presented in many of our favorite hymns.

In Episode 76 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan highlights a few of the prominent women of the Puritan era. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]

In Episode 75 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan describes life in the Puritan age. This was an interesting conversation. In my opinion, considering history in this way helps with maintaining perspective on the troubles we face in our own time. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]

In Episode 74 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan provides us with some great book recommendations. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]

In Episode 73 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan and I discuss the history and present usefulness of catechetical preaching and teaching. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]

In Episode 72 of Theology In Particular I bring questions from one of our listeners regarding the political theology of 17th century Particular Baptists to Dr. James Renihan. I found his answers interesting and insightful. I think you will too.. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]

In Episode 71 of Theology In Particular I interview Dr. Richard Barcellos on the subject of hermeneutics. The episode is unusually long, but the time flew by for me. It's always fun to talk with Rich. I hope you enjoy and are edified. LinksInternational Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

Episode 70 of Theology In Particular is special. Dr. James Renihan took the opportunity to interview brothers from the UK while on a trip there. We trust that you will be encouraged to learn about the work God is doing across the pond (from our US perspective, of course). Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org IRBS UK: trinitygracechurch.net/irbs-uk Broken Wharfe: brokenwharfe.com

In episode 69 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos and I debrief on the 2022 Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors' Conference. The theme was chapter 8 of the Second London Confession of Faith: Of Christ the Mediator. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Sothern California Reformed Baptist Pastors' Conference: scrbpc.org

In episode 68 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan talks about the impact of the 1830's on the religious landscape of the United States. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

In episode 67 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan talks about Puritanism in the New England context. In a way, this interview was inspired by the Puritanism 101 video series put out by IRBS. In that series, Dr. Renihan describes the development of English Puritanism. Some who have listened to that series expressed a desire to know more about New English Puritanism, and so here we are. We hope you enjoy and are edified. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Puritanism 101 Video Lectures: irbsseminary.org/resources/

In episode 66 of Theology In Particular, I discuss the error of biblicism with Dr. James Renihan. To be biblical is good. Biblicism, on the other hand, is a flawed method of biblical interpretation which results in many theological errors.

In episode 65 of Theology In Particular, I interview Dr. James Renihan about the influence that John Calvin had on other reformers on the continent, and puritans in England. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Reformation Heritage Books, Christian Biographies For Young Readers https://www.heritagebooks.org/christian-biographies-for-young-readers/

In episode 64 of Theology In Particular, I interview Dr. James Renihan about his forthcoming book, Baptist Symbolics, Volume II. Volume I is a commentary on the First London Confession. It has been out for some time now. Volume II is a commentary on the Second London Confession. It is scheduled to be released in the next few months. Both will be available through the publisher, Founders Press. LinksInternational Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Founders Press: press.founders.org

In episode 63 of Theology In Particular, I was pleased to interview Pastor Oliver Allmand-Smith about his new book, "Under God, Over The People – The Calling & Accountability Of Civil Government". I trust that this book, and this interview, will be helpful to pastors and church members alike as we seek to understand and obey the scriptures as it pertains to our relationship to civil authorities.

In episode 62 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan and I spend some time discussing the results of a recent survey conducted by Ligonier Ministries in partnership with Life Way Research on the state of theology in the USA.